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kōmārohi

1. (stative) be strong.

He kiritea, he kamo kahurangi, ā, ahakoa te nui o te tinana he tino kōmārohi rawa atu te hanga (TTR 1994:39). / He had a light complexion, blue eyes and, despite his large body, a very powerful build.

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2. (modifier) strong, powerful.

He tāne kōmārohi tō rātou kāpene. / Their captain was a strong man.

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Synonyms: marohi, mārōrō, whakarawarawa


3. (noun) strength, power.

Engari rā, tērā ake anō tōna rahi e tautoko ana i a ia, anā kē atu te kōmārohi me te pai (TTR 1998:95). / On the other hand, he had his many people who supported him who were powerful and effective.

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Synonyms: kaha, tino rangatiratanga, marohi, mārohirohi, mana, maru, awe, hiko, ihi, awenga, , mana whakahaere

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